The joint program allows students to obtain both JD and MPA degrees in four years. The program is designed to prepare law school students for government, political and nonprofit legal positions. The first year is spent in the Law School and years two through four are spent taking both Law and MPA courses.

To be admitted to this program, students must apply separately to both programs. Students may apply to the MPA program prior to beginning law school or anytime during the first or second year of law school. Students may begin the MPA program in the fall, spring or summer semesters. For further information contact the Department of Political Science at 305-284-2401 or the Law School at 305-284-5535.